29-04-2021

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Imtiaj Rasel running for
Sovereign Asian Art Prize
Bangladeshi artist Imtiaj Rasel is in the running for
a prestigious art prize in Asia, reports UNB.
He is among 30 artists from the Asia-Pacific
region who have been nominated for this year's
Sovereign Asian Art Prize. With his artwork,
'Journey by Bus', being shortlisted, Rasel is now
competing with artists rom India, Australia,
Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea,
Malaysia, China, Japan,
Iran, Singapore,
Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Sri
Lanka, Cambodia and
host Hong Kong for the
prize.
Rasel, an ICCR
scholarship recipient,
holds an MFA degree in
painting from Rabindra
Bharati University
(2019). He went to
Kolkata for higher
studies after earning a
bachelor's degree in
painting from the
Faculty of Fine Arts at
Dhaka University in
2015. "I received an email
on September 18, 2020 from the Sovereign Art
Foundation (SAF) about my nomination, which
was sent on behalf of me by artist Tayeba Begum
Lipi. After that, I applied before the October 19
deadline. The authorities informed me by email
about being a finalist on February 22, 2021," he told
UNB. Using his travel experiences as a visual
language, Rasel explores connections between
places, culture, environment, time, and memory.
Through this practice, he is instilled with a sense of
wanderlust, through which new narratives are
created.
On his 'Journey by Bus', Rasel told UNB, "My travels
instilled in me a wanderlust, which makes me explore
Britney Spears to speak
directly to LA court on
her conservatorship
Pop star Britney Spears will
personally address the Los
Angeles court dealing with her
long-running conservatorship in
June, a judge agreed on Tuesday.
Spears, 39, has been under a
conservatorship since 2008, but
rarely takes part in court
hearings and has not publicly
commented on the legal
arrangement where a courtappointed
adviser controls her
personal and financial affairs,
including her medical treatment,
security and career.
"My client (Britney Spears) has
requested a hearing at which she
can address the court directly,"
the singer's lawyer Samuel
Ingham told the court on
Tuesday. "My client has asked
that it be done on an expedited
basis." The judge set a June 23
hearing for Spears to speak to the
court. It was not known which
matters the singer planned to
the landscape from a visual and research point of view.
I continued observing people during those bus
journeys and made instant drawings, sometimes
captured photographs. Later, I painted those elements
on the bus tickets."
"Here I have tried to communicate with the
characteristic of the local community, society and
situations," he added. Rasel has received the Artist
Grant for the Brihatta
Home Art Project,
Brihatta Art Foundation
(2020), and the Kazi
Abdul Baset Memorial
Award from the Faculty
of Fine Arts, University
of Dhaka (2016). His
artworks were exhibited
at the 52nd Annual
Exhibition, Birla
Academy of Fine Art,
Kolkata (2019); 23rd
National Exhibition,
Bangladesh Shilpakala
Academy, Dhaka (2019),
and All India Fine Art
Annual Exhibition,
Academy of Fine Arts,
Kolkata (2018), to name a few.
The Sovereign Asian Art Prize was launched in
2003 to increase the international exposure of
artists in the region while raising funds for
programmes supporting disadvantaged children
using expressive arts. Held annually, the prize is now
recognised as the most established and prestigious
annual art award in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Prize invites mid-career contemporary
artists, nominated by a board of independent art
professionals, to each enter up to three artworks
online. A judging panel comprising world-class art
experts shortlist the 30 best artworks from a range
of digital images.
address. The singer's father,
Jamie Spears, was appointed his
daughter's conservator in 2008
after the pop star was
hospitalized for psychiatric
treatment following a widely
publicized breakdown.
Britney Spears, who became a
teen phenomenon 20 years ago
with hits like "…Baby One More
Time" and "Toxic," made clear
last year through her lawyer that
she no longer wants her father
involved in her affairs.
A previous bid to remove him
failed in August 2020 and a
hearing on Tuesday on a new
request to replace him with
someone else was postponed
until July without discussion.
Vivian Thoreen, an attorney for
Jamie Spears, said in interviews
last month that the pop star had
never requested the termination
of the legal arrangement.
Spears has not performed in
public since October 2018, though
she frequently posts photos and
videos of herself dancing at her Los
Angeles area home. In 2019, she
pulled out of a Las Vegas concert
residency and briefly entered a
mental health facility. The release
of a television documentary in
February brought new scrutiny to
the case and to the #FreeBritney
movement started by fans.
#FreeBritney supporters, who
rallied outside the courthouse on
Tuesday, believe Spears is being
kept prisoner and she is sending
cryptic signals begging to be
freed through her social media
accounts.
Source: AP
TBT RepoRT
Obscure Artist of Bangladesh, a social mediabased
artist group, is going to organise an
online art competition from May 1 to May 30
with an exciting prize pool to support cryptic
enthusiastic artists of the country. Through the
event titled 'Thoughts Behind My Painting',
'Bir' to be aired
on Eid day
TBT RepoRT
Shakib Khan and Shabnom Bubly starrer Bangla movie 'Bir' will be
premiered on Deepto TV on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr festival. The
film will be aired on the first day of Eid.
Veteran director Kazi Hayat has directed the political action film
while Shakib Khan and Mohammad Iqbal have jointly produced it
under the banner of SK Films.
Besides Shakib Khan and Bubly, actors Misha Sawdagor, Sadek
Bacchu, Ariana Zaman, Shiba Shanu, Jackie Alamgir and Sohel
Khan will be seen acting in different roles.
Shakib Khan said about the film, the story of the film is such that
it forced him to prepare a new. Because, 'Bir' is a picture of country
and love.
The film was released in theaters on February 14 in 2020.
Author and former actor Twinkle Khanna
along with husband actor Akshay Kumar
have donated 100 oxygen concentrators as
India battles the second wave of Covid-19.
She said that she was in 'bit of a hole' due to
family's ill health.
Taking to Instagram she shared a post,
"Wonderful news-Dr Drashnika Patel & Dr
Govind Bankani of London Elite Health
through Daivik Foundation are donating
120 oxygen concentrators and as
@akshaykumar and I have managed to get
our hands on 100 as well,we have a total of
220.Thank you for the leads.Let's all do our
bit."
Captioning the post she wrote, "I think for
the last few weeks with members of my own
family ill I have been in a bit of a hole. But I
couldn't stay there for long. I implore all of
you in your own way to do whatever you can
so we can look back at this bleak moment
and at least say it took the worst but it
brought out the best in all of us.
#ILookForSilverLinings."
Several celebs, as well as fans, appreciated
the move taking to the comments section.
Reacting to the post, Anaita Shroff Adajania
wrote, "Amazing! Thanks!" A fan wrote, "My
silver lining for the day." Another fan wrote,
"Absolutely amazing news." A third wrote,
"that is wonderful. Time and again you and
@akshaykumar have shown that humanity
stands above everything else. #stayblessed."
underrated enthusiastic artists of Bangladesh
will be trained into international level artists,
said a media statement. Participants have to
submit their paintings in the group along with
their 'thoughts'. Famous Bangladeshi artist
and founding administrator of Obscure Artist
of Bangladesh Khadizatul Qubra said, "Most of
the artists in our group are self-taught, but
Recently, Akshay recovered from Covid-
19. Twinkle updated her fans about his
health in a unique way by sharing a
caricature with her husband. Sharing the
art, Twinkle had said, "Safe and sound and
good to have him back around. #allizwell."
Akshay was hospitalised after testing
positive for coronavirus in April.
The couple tied the knot in 2001 and have
Online painting
contest by Obscure
Artists of Bangladesh
next month
their potentiality reflects possibilities of
standing internationally."
"Due to the lack of a proper platform, they
are unable to expose their outstanding
creativity to the world. So, we are here to give
them an equal opportunity to showcase their
artworks and encourage them to keep
practicing," she said.
She said through the event, all members of
the group will enrich their knowledge of
thought process and style of their painting.
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna
donate 100 oxygen concentrators
two children-son Aarav and daughter
Nitara. She made her Bollywood debut with
Barsaat in 1995 and also starred in
Baadshah, International Khiladi, and Yeh
Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan till 2001. Currently,
she is an author as well as a popular
columnist, interior designer, and producer.
Source: Hindustan Times
H o R o s c o p e
ARIes
(March 21 - April 20) : There's an
emotional intensity inside you today that's
squirming to find a way out, Aries. Sudden
outbursts are likely, so take care to hold
your temper in check. Surround yourself with good
friends who can support your erratic feelings. Don't be
clingy. Seek friends who are thoughtful listeners, not
permanent crutches. They may be feeling the same strong
tension and don't need an extra burden.
TAURUs
(April 21 - May 21) : Today may have
some crazy emotional ups and downs,
Taurus. There seems to be an intense
cloud seeping into every part of your day.
Don't try to fool people. They will see right through
you. Bursts of positive energy will pop out of nowhere
to remind you of your more important purpose. Try
not to get so bogged down in the heaviness of the day
that you fail to spot opportunities that arise.
GeMINI
(May 22 - June 21) : This day will be filled
with many exciting surprises for you, Gemini.
Approach it with gratitude and you will be
amazed at the number of things that just
naturally seem to flow your way. Your generous heart will be
rewarded in unexpected ways. Old friends are likely to show
up. Open yourself up to conversations. Act spontaneously
and with a great deal of passion.
cANceR
(June 22 - July 23) : There's a larger
trend operating in your life, Cancer. It's
asking you to break the rules and enter a
new realm - a new mindset or way of
living. Today that trend comes into focus, as emotional
outbursts call attention to the changes. Your heart may
want to go one way while your brain wants to go
another. Take deep breaths and infuse a wave of calm
into the situation before you proceed.
Leo
(July 24 - Aug. 23): Pour yourself a
comforting cup of tea today, Leo. Take
a hot shower or a long bath. In short,
pamper yourself. You may be picking
up on the extra tension of the people around you.
Be conscious of this and make a mental note to
strip away the garbage that others dump on you.
You're a sensitive individual. Pat yourself on the
back and look out for sudden moves from others.
VIRGo
(Aug. 24 - Sept. 23): It may be that people
are a bit upset by some of your recent actions or
words, Virgo. The offhand remark you made a
couple weeks ago is catching up to you. What
you may consider friendly, lighthearted sparring may actual do
a bit of damage to someone's sensitive emotions, especially
today. Think before you speak. Others might not have as tough
a skin as they seem to have.
LIBRA
(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23): This is an exciting
day for you, Libra. You can accomplish
quite a bit. Your intuition is especially
acute and your sensitivity is strong.
Computers might irritate you today. It's possible to
get all worked up if your laptop crashes. Save your
work often. Keep in mind that it's just a machine.
Don't let it get the better of you.
scoRpIo
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) : You might be a bit
jittery, even without caffeine,
Scorpio. Sudden actions may cause
people to freak out, since people will
be on edge in general today anyway. Save the
surprises for another time. If you need to tell your
boss that you're going on vacation for a little
while, now isn't the time. There's a rough edge to
the astral energy. Relax to soothe your soul.
sAGITTARIUs
(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21): Things may be
coming at you from all angles today,
Sagittarius. Sooner or later you will be
forced to take action. It may seem like
the walls of the room are slowly caving in. The
pressure is building and the air is getting stagnant.
Go out for a run. Exercise will help you release some
of that pressure you feel.
cApRIcoRN
(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20): You may be excited
about an idea today, Capricorn, but
unfortunately no one else may be. You
spring up with enthusiasm only to
smack into a brick wall. One side of you may be
communicative and witty while the other is
confused. The two sides aren't really connecting well,
so perhaps you should just lay low. Hold on to your
ideas, and save their presentation for a later day.
AQUARIUs
(Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) : Much of today will
be a continuation of yesterday, but
with perhaps a bit more intensity for
you, Aquarius. There's an added buzz
in the air, like static on a radio. This background
noise may not provide the best environment to
work in, but you should be able to navigate with no
problem. Tune out the chatter and move on.
pIsces
(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) : Today is one of those
days when you might feel like four people
have a hold of each of your limbs, Pisces. The
people are tugging and you're getting
stretched in every direction. Someone wants you to go there,
someone wants you to come here. Take some time out for
yourself and clearly state your needs to others. Make it known
what the best situation for you would be.